R&D Internship: Mathematics, Optics & Programming F/H

Who are we ?

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station.

Cailabs currently has over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Internship description

The internship project aims to improve the digital tools at the heart of Cailabs' light shaping technology. Depending on your profile, the internship may focus more on mathematics or optics. Your work will help the Technical Department as a whole to address optical problems, particularly in the space and laser machining sectors.

Your objective will be to develop new numerical or scientific calculation tools .

You will work in the Technical Department under the supervision of a doctorate in physics, an R&D engineer and an expert in numerical simulations. You will learn how to carry out a bibliographical study of the project to be carried out, define specifications and discuss the progress of your work. You will have the opportunity to use and improve your scientific knowledge, and you will learn to work as part of a company team on practical issues.

Essential skills

Key skills :

• An affinity for programming, in particular the Python programming language
• Interest in applied mathematics (in particular analysis, algebra or numerical optimisation)

and/or

• Training in optics during the course

Plus points:

• Knowledge of good collaborative code practices (Git version control, code review concepts, code style conventions)
• Rigour, motivation and autonomy

When you join Cailabs, you'll find :

• A dynamic team of engineers and PhDs who share your desire to put their skills to work on stimulating technical challenges,
• Collective emulation and a strong intellectual interest in your work,
• A company at the cutting edge of technology, from the development of prototypes through to the industrialisation phases.

Plus :

• Time for sharing and conviviality (annual seminar, meals, group games, sports activities, etc.).

• A modern, pleasant working environment, conducive to collaborative working
• Luncheon vouchers

Finally, joining Cailabs is the assurance that everything will be done to help you develop new skills.

For more information: www.cailabs.com

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